What is the travel distance from Cologne to Bruges?

The distance between Cologne and Bruges is around 263 km (163 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Bruges?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Centrum Station, in Bruges.

Bus Cologne to Bruges from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cologne to Bruges on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 30m	3:45pm	Centrum Station	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 15m	8:35pm	Centrum Station	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h 10m	10:40pm	Centrum Station	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	8h 10m	11:40pm	Centrum Station	No tags
Bus	3:55pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 45m	11:40pm	Centrum Station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Bruges

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bruges. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

263 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $118	Average Duration7h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$69 - $293	Average Duration4h 46m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$45 - $50	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Bruges?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Bruges

A
Centrum Station
Bay 10, (in front of rail station), 8000 Smedenpoort
B
Sint-Michiels
N342 116, 8200 Brugge, Belgium
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C
Zeebrugge - P&O Ferries Terminal
Leopold II-dam 13, 8380 Brugge, Belgium

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FlixBus

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Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Bruges by bus

What is the travel distance from Cologne to Bruges?
The distance between Cologne and Bruges is around 263 km (163 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Bruges?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Centrum Station, in Bruges.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-21

$41

11-22

$34

Today

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11-24

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11-25

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11-26

$30

11-27

$27

11-28

$31

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Bruges was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $27

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Bruges, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $27 to $81 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Bruges based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-11-27.